Ok. I shouldn't have interrupted and I should only have stated my feelings as opposed to asking him any kind of rhetorical question. You're right that he will just respond with something to counter what I've said. Keep in mind that although H is difficult to contend with, my skills are just recently being learned, I'm really trying here!! It's hard to think on the spot and as I practice things will come more natural.
Quote: We're going to be here next year still going through these same convolutions I fear.
No, we're not. Because I'm going to learn how to better handle myself and in doing so, hopefully he'll either a. catch on to my wonderful communication skills and start employing them himself or b. realize that being an a$$ doesn't really get him anywhere anymore as nothing he says gets quite the effect he wants.
Neither one would be a conscious realization, if it were, I'd have to agree with you and say there's no hope. But I hope it will happen on a subconcious level.
"Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
